Best cinema camera on Reddit

153 reviews from r/cinematography, r/videography, r/weddingvideography and 5 more subreddits

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Sony

4.1

(36)

"The FX3 offers pure performance in a small body, making it an excellent choice for production."

"GM lenses are Sony's best, providing excellent autofocus performance."

"Cheaper, lighter, easier to use, more flexible, and near identical ergonomics."

"It's Netflix approved (with the firmware 2.0 update) and an absolute workhorse."

"Sony is one of the best all around options for documentary."

"The Sony F55 is an honorable mention for documentary shooting."

"The FX6 is a great option for those looking for a small camera with advanced features."

"I personally think the fx9 is one of the best documentary cameras out there. Super versatile"

"It’s a beast!"

"Lights & audio should be very high on the list, check Sony FX3, CineD did a video review on it with documentary style sample footage."

Blackmagic

4.2

(30)

"The Blackmagic Micro Studio Camera 4K G2 is amazing for tight spaces."

"The BMPCC 4K excels in color science, allowing for stunning images that outperform typical stills cameras."

"BMPCC4 and 6K have in-camera desqueeze."

"The BMPCC 4K captures more information, allowing for greater latitude in post-processing."

"The BMPCC 6K records at high bitrates without overheating, thanks to its solid sensor mounting."

"The BMPCC 4K offers unmatched image quality for its price range."

"The 6K version also provides excellent value and image quality."

"The URSA Mini Pro 12K is a great upgrade path for serious filmmakers."

"Black magic is certainly the most camera for the money."

"I've had 0 camera malfunctions on the field and I've been shooting on the pocket 4K for 3 years."

Blackmagic Design

4.2

(22)

"Great advice and support from the community."

"Amazing color and codec, best camera UI, stupid cheap."

"The BMPCC 6K is top notch without spending a lot more money."

"The BMPCC 6K image is fantastic and spending any money on a bigger body wouldn’t yield any better results than what you have."

"Just go for a used bmpcc 4k"

"The image quality is outstanding, making it worth using a cinema camera for wedding videography."

"Braw is way easier to edit than h264/h264 plus the benefits of raw."

"Highly recommend getting a gimbal for amazing video quality."

"The Pocket Cinema 4K offers great features for a reasonable price."

"The dynamic range is impressive and it's affordable, but battery life is a concern."

Canon

4.4

(16)

"Canon is also a great all around option for documentary."

"The Amira is the best large sensor doc cam around. It's easy to use and the image quality is excellent."

"Wonderful to have the same sensor in two packages. Much prefer images out of these compared to Sony equivalents."

"Absolutely love my C500mkii, would definitely go with it again"

"The MKII is a great alternative if you want a newer model."

"The C100 MKI with DPAF upgrade is a robust cinema camera for the price."

"Canons are preferred for weddings due to their IBIS, autofocus, and simple setup."

"Super reliable, never had any trouble with it."

"The C300 Mark III is a significant upgrade and ideal for challenging shoots."

Panasonic

4.3

(13)

"Really lovely little camera in my opinion."

"The look was absolutely amazing with great ergonomics and usability."

"Panasonic cameras are rugged and reliable."

"One of the cheapest and best cinema cameras."

"Good photo, good video, and full frame."

"I love my S5"

"Panasonic Lumix S5."

"Panasonics are also a solid choice for video work."

"The auto-focus is incredible for fast-moving shows."

"Best Cinema Cameras under $5000: 6. Panasonic Lumix S5"

Tamron

4.3

(4)

"Image stabilized version is excellent for video."

"Love the lens, but frustrated with the camera system."

"Tamron 28-70f2.8 is a capable & somewhat affordable lens."

"The Tamron 28-75mm lens is versatile and offers great image quality."

Z CAM

5.0

(3)

"It's almost perfect for doc work because it's so small."

"This is the best low light internal RAW setup you can buy and stay within a $5K budget."

"The M4 is the best value-for-money cinema camera between $1,000 and $2,000."

Meike

5.0

(3)

"The GH5 + 12 & 25 Meike is my favorite combo of all time. It's the steadiest and easiest handheld gear with solid color and okay low light."

"A great addition to the camera setup."

"Excellent lens for cinematic shots."

Arri

4.7

(3)

"The Arri Amira is a wonderful tool for documentary shooting."

"You can find used Amira's for sub $20K. It's an Arri, you almost can't screw it up."

"The Alexa Mini is a great upgrade option for filming."

#10

Samsung

4.7

(3)

"Great storage solution for the M4."

"Best for sustained speed."

"The Samsung T5 SSD is a cost-effective solution for high bitrate storage."

#11

Sigma

4.7

(3)

"Excellent choice for versatility with the BMPCC 6K Pro."

"Great lens for the BMPCC 6K Pro."

"Sigma 24-70f2.8 is heavier but wider."

#12

Pocket

4.3

(3)

"All in all I'd say Pocket Cinema 4k"

"I love my pocket 4k. It's the biggest selling point to me."

"The pocket 4k is good but be prepared to buy a lot of extra goodies to get it up and running well."

#13

E2C

4.0

(3)

"Use your own cameras and rent cine primes, adapters, and lighting."

"E2C"

"E2C - and it probably will get Raw aswell.."

#14

DJI

4.5

(2)

"The DJI Ronin 4D is an all-in-one camera with excellent stabilization and a range of codecs."

"The DJI Ronin 4D is capable of some really really cool doc stuff for a cheap price."

#15

Fujifilm

4.5

(2)

"Did everyone forget about the F55? Still a great camera with ND built in. Can be found for 5K-ish. Greatest deal ever."

"The used Fuji X-T3 provides 10-bit color and 4K DCI while maintaining familiarity with crop sensor."

#16

Unknown Product

2.7

(3)

"Image quality is good too, but file sizes are absolutely huge if you're shooting raw."

"If I were you I would get a used one to get back to where you were."

"I would avoid anything less than aps-c sized."

#17

Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K

4.0

(2)

"I’m selling a Blackmagic Pocket 4K camera, messaged you!"

"I have a Pocket 4K, but I would recommend a camera with continuous auto focus for a shoot like this where the subject is moving so much."

#18

Fuji

4.0

(1)

"There's the Fuji X and xt series, the Sony A74 and of course the new Canon R series which I think are all better suited."

#19

Red

4.0

(1)

"You could probably pick up a second hand red komodo for that price"

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